Bioplastics Straws Win Award

Taiwanese company won a gold medal and a special jury prize at the first Concours Lépine Méditerranéen in France for the design and production of biodegradable straws made from sugarcane fiber and PLA.

Ju-Tian Eco-Material Co., which was founded by Huang Chien-chung inventor of sugarcane straws.

The product was praised for creating zero waste by applying the concept of circular economy, low carbon emissions and low energy consumption.

The straws can withstand temperatures ranging from minus 20 to 50 degrees Celsius and can be reused multiple times.

The first batch was done and sales were booming in Taiwan. Product orders have been placed from Australia and Malaysia.